Job Description

Assistant Accountant

SUMMARY

We are looking for a person to join our finance team who has a passion for driving value for their organisation by providing accurate and insightful daily and strategic financial contributions.

You will join a growing international business dealing with currencies & treasury, international and UK tax work, P & L's, and monthly management reporting and with a necessity for a close alignment to the operational execution of account-based work.

The successful applicant will fulfil a key leadership role within the Finance Team and will be responsible for maintaining financial and accounting services in accordance with internal procedures, accounting practices and statutory requirements.

In addition to the above the applicant will have responsibility for analysing and improving our financial systems and procedures and providing support to the Leadership team on financial and operational KPI's.

Your finance work will be wide ranging, from strategic analysis to the accurate management of data, from UK based work to work in the USA and EU, from cost analysis to activity-based analysis and from self-managed activity to team and leadership activity.

You will play an essential role within the finance team, and ideally be experienced in the finances of an LLP. Group accounting would be advantageous.

You will have achieved or be working towards achieving a professional qualification in accounting.

KEY RESPOSNSIBILITIES

Manage day-to-day financial records and transactions

Maintenance of our sales ledger, including raising of invoices, resolving of customer invoice queries, recording cash receipts, reconciling and reporting at month-end

Maintenance of our purchase ledger, including invoice processing, resolving supplier discrepancies and queries, gaining authorisation for payments, preparation and processing of payment runs

Preparation of Group VAT Returns, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations

Assist and support the preparation of monthly management accounts, to include revenue reconciliations, payroll reconciliations, prepayment and accrual reconciliations

Reconcile bank transactions/accounts to ensure all records are up to date and accurate

Update and maintain the fixed asset register, including depreciation calculations and disposals

Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and the Leadership Team reporting pack, supporting decision making with accurate data and analysis

Assist the team with our financial year end Audit and year-end close processes

Manage and improve our accounting, financial systems and controls

Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards, maintaining organisational integrity

Play a key role in our process improvement projects and system enhancements

Build external relationships with banks and advisors

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

We are looking for an experienced individual that can demonstrate application of being

Self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload to meet deadlines

High on integrity

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Reliable team player with a positive attitude who exhibits high levels of accuracy, with attention to detail and assumes responsibility

Strong communicator that can tailor their approach to their audience

Resilient, able to work under pressure in a fast-changing and virtual environment

Pro-active in building effective working relationships - able to collaborate widely with colleagues across the business

Willingness to learn with a keen interest in personal and professional development

Highly computer literate to inc Excel, Powerpoint, Word & Outlook, Power BI

In short, we are looking for a motivated team player who wants to be a key part in the success of a growing business.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Good understanding of accounting principles and practices

Demonstrated experience of working in a Finance role

SALARY & BENEFITS

The role is full time, permanent (40 hours per week).

As we are a global business, there may be times when you will be needed to support different time zones. We are open to flexible working hours.

The role will be predominantly office based, from our office in Abercynon, South Wales, with the option to work remotely 1 / 2 days a week.

There is the option to work full time from the office should this be of preference.

In addition to a salary, the role offers the following benefits: -

A health care package that extends to both yourself and your family - life assurance, income protection, BUPA medical insurance, dental insurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Holiday entitlement of up to 33 days per annum (inc statutory holidays)

ABOUT S A PARTNERS

Over the last 25 years we have supported organisations globally to deliver sustainable transformation programmes. We help our clients develop their internal capability and business systems, ensuring they achieve long term success. We have a passion for improvement, and we want individuals and organisations to make a positive impact and succeed. With five SHINGO award-winning publications we are also recognised as thought-leaders in Leadership, Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence.

We have offices in the UK, Ireland, USA, and Australia. Our business is owned by the Partners who work in it day to day.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person